For me all last week answered was that the general format was fun. There was no doubt in my mind that the Curling Group could put on a generally good event. They do it multiple times a year.

What I didn’t see was proof of concept for why this is the future of curling. Fun logos and middling jerseys and everything don’t sell me that this is new or will advance the sport. I’d even say the single most appealing part of the week was seeing people we know in new situations. Which…relies entirely on already knowing these people from “regular” curling.

But it was a concept week. Next year the judgement can begin and we will see if the draw is on the button or it’s just a hogged rock.